Arts and Crafts of Southeast Asia and East Asia Grade 8 – 3rd Quarter

Flashcards covering key concepts and vocabulary related to the arts and crafts of Southeast Asia and East Asia.

Celadon Pottery

Korea is renowned for its celadon artistry, a type of pottery with a pale green glaze.

Lantern Festival

Celebrated in China and Taiwan, especially during Lunar New Year.

Songket

A metallic thread fabric from Malaysia and Indonesia used for formal garments.

Non La

A conical hat from Vietnam, made of palm leaves and bamboo.

Peking Opera

A traditional Chinese musical drama combining singing, acting, and acrobatics.

Chinese Painting

Known for absence of perspective and use of ink on silk or rice paper.

Porcelain Vases

China is famous for its porcelain ceramics, especially those with blue and white designs.

Sinh

A traditional textile skirt worn by Lao women.

Sa Paper

Handmade paper from mulberry bark, common in Laos for decorative uses and writing.

Kimono

A traditional Japanese garment worn during festivals and ceremonies.

Wat Arun

A famous temple in Thailand known for its golden spires along the river.

Piña Fabric

A Philippine textile made from pineapple fibers, often used in formal wear.

Ao Dai

A traditional Vietnamese dress for women, usually long and flowing.

Calligraphy (Japan & China)

The art of beautiful handwriting using a brush and ink.

Batik

A technique of wax-resist dyeing applied to cloth, popular in Indonesia and Malaysia.

Wayang Kulit

A traditional shadow puppetry from Indonesia using leather puppets.

Silk Painting

A traditional Vietnamese art using silk as a canvas, depicting landscapes and daily life.

Wai

A Thai gesture of greeting and respect, often used in dance and social interactions.

Wau Kite

A colorful traditional kite art form from Malaysia.

Angkor Wat

A grand temple complex in Cambodia, a symbol of Khmer architecture.

Origami

The Japanese art of paper folding, creating shapes such as animals and flowers.

Hanbok

A traditional Korean ceremonial dress characterized by vibrant colors.

Celadon

A pale green ceramic glaze popular in China and Korea.

Terracotta Army

A collection of clay soldiers found in the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang in China.

Ikebana

The Japanese art of flower arrangement, emphasizing harmony and balance.

Bonsai

The art of growing miniature trees in containers, originating from Japan.